Grade 8 Moving Up Photos & Video
Congratulations to the Class of 2028 and our families! We are so proud of you! Check out the photo gallery on our Flickr page for more than 100 high resolution photos from our Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony.
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Designing Coolers in Physical Science
Eighth graders tested out the coolers they made as part of a Physical Science class project last week! The lesson challenged students to work in teams to design insulated packing containers that could keep two small containers of ice cream frozen, explained Science Teacher Mrs. Bryson. The hot temperatures last week were the perfect test …
Field Trip to Howe’s Cave
Students in 8th and 9th grade science classes enjoyed some hands-on learning last week when they visited Howe’s Cave and Cave House Museum! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Charlie the Therapy Dog Visits
Whenever Charlie the therapy dog visits Schalmont Middle School, even reluctant readers are excited to pick up a book to share with their furry friend! Charlie visits with ELA Academic Intervention Specialist Mrs. Minehardt-Quick once or twice a week. The toy poodle is a certified therapy dog with additional training to help him sit with …
Middle School Enjoys Spirit Week
From Hawaiian Day to Twin Day to other fun themes, Schalmont Middle School certainly enjoyed last week’s School Spirit Week! The week also provided the school an opportunity to reinforce the importance of kindness as part of each day’s theme. See more photos on our Flickr page.
Oreo Phases of the Moon
Using Oreos to learn about the phases of the moon? Yes, please! Miss Scotti’s 5th grade class certainly enjoyed this science curriculum! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Students Create Mythology Video Game
Schalmont 7th graders Elexis Lacy and Apollo Lee worked together to create a video game that used lessons they learned in Computer Science and English! As part of an ELA class unit on Greek Mythology, Elexis and Apollo developed their own myth together for a game called “The Battle of Kaminar & Orestes”. Elexis then …
MS Leaders Visit Jefferson
Schalmont Middle School students taught first graders about feelings and connecting those feelings to different scenarios during a visit to Jefferson Elementary last week. The group of Middle School leaders visit Jefferson Elementary throughout the year to work with younger students while also building their own leadership skills. “Students made sensory jars that helped them …
Grade 5 Celebrates 1,000 Days of School
Schalmont 5th graders celebrated the 1,000 day of school Tuesday with a 1,000 link paper chain representing each of their school days from the first day of kindergarten to the 100th day of school this year! Students gathered in the hallway at the end of the school day to hold the chain and see how …
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at MS
Congratulations to Greyson Karl who recently won Schalmont Middle School’s Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Dozens of members of the school’s Sabre Nation participated in the friendly competition that focused on team building, student engagement, decision making and patience! Congratulations also to Alexa Carney, Bella Santabarbara, Brenden Majkut and Gabe Woodrow, who were recognized for demonstrative …